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:: :: MAP Lexington Housing Partnership Board The SPRD committee will be seeking community input at a later date. 4. CPC Proposal to Identify Possible 40R Overlay Districts Ms. Cohen proposed asking the Lexington Housing Foundation to apply for a CPC grant to obtain funding for hiring a consultant to identify 40R overlay districts. Mr. Horning pointed out that it may not be in the remit of the Community Preservation Committee (CPC)to provide such funding: Community Preservation Act funding is for the creation of housing. The Board suggested that Ms. Cohen investigate whether funding a consultant is a permissible use of CPA funds. Ms. Cohen will investigate. She will also follow up with Amanda Loomis to discuss whether the town would be willing to fund such a study. Ms. Foutter will pursue obtaining estimates for the services of a consultant. S. Economic Development Bill No update at this meeting. 6. HPB Votes on Re-appointments The appointments of Ms. Walker, Ms.Thompson, and Ms. Foutter to the HPB are due for a 3 year renewal appointment. Ms. Haskell moved that Ms. Walker be re-appointed to the HPB for 3 years. Mr. Linton seconded the motion. Ms. Walker abstained from the vote; all other HPB members voted in favor. Ms. Haskell moved that Ms. Foutter be re-appointed to the HPB for 3 years. Mr. Linton seconded the motion. Ms. Foutter abstained from the vote; all other HPB members voted in favor. Ms. Haskell moved that Ms.Thompson be re-appointed to the HPB for 3 years. Mr. Linton seconded the motion. Ms.Thompson abstained from the vote; all other HPB members voted in favor. Ms. Haskell moved that Ms. Weiss be re-appointed to the HPB for 3 years. Mr. Linton seconded the motion. Ms. Weiss abstained from the vote; all other HPB members voted in favor. Ms. Foutter thanked both Ms. Weiss and Ms.Thompson for their excellent service. Ms. Weiss thanked Ms. Foutter for all of her work and excellent service. 7. New Business Ms. Foutter reminded the HPB members to fill out the town form that requests contact information. Ms. Haskell noted that 21 mayors and town managers have sent Gov. Baker a letter requesting $6M for a legal support for tenants who are under rent stress. Ms. Foutter attended a WebEx saying that most landlords are represented by legal counsel in court, but very few tenants are.The tenants are unprepared to defend themselves. Mr. Linton recommended reading Mr. Grant's opinion piece in the Lexington Minute Man.